18 January 2013

I worked again on this portrait to bring it to conclusion. Here is the FINAL VERSION.

I like it now-- it reaches a new level for me. It was good that I abandoned it for a few months. I really became detached-- and didn't care what happened to it-- as long as reworking it taught me something.

I had a freedom when reworking it..... and things progressed from there.

It's good to return to former paintings--- that are quite measuring up--- and bring about a different, more resolved statement.

11 January 2013

I worked additionally on the OXYGEN watercolor to bring some resolution to the depth and distance in the reflection. I got rid of a lot of saved white... and added color and value to areas throughout the background.

I am doing this to enhance to foreground.... allowing the figure to emerge front and center-- and the background to recede in a kaleidoscope of color and activity.

There is one more day of consideration of the piece before I call it finished!